Byôbu 屏風 (foldeskærm) - Lakeret træ Silke Papir Bladguld - Japan - 1800-tallet (sen Edo-periode/tidlig Meiji-periode)

An attractive mid-sized byobu (folding screen) with six panels showcasing a refined painting depicting scenes from The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari). The artwork shows various aristocrats engaged in leisurely pursuits around a grand pavilion. A noble boy, adorned in a vibrant kimono, wades through water surrounded by blooming blue irises. Nearby, a man and woman sit on a raised platform above the water beneath a canopy, while others relax on an open veranda. In the background, attendants await at a gosho'guruma (ox-drawn carriage favored by Heian nobility), positioned under the branches of a cherry blossom tree (sakura). Sparkling gold leaf clouds with a swirling relief design enclose the scenes. This multi-colored painting is set upon a paper background with highlights of gold leaf. Encased by two silk borders - a thin burgundy and a wider multi-colored one featuring floral motifs. Protected within a black lacquered frame with metal fittings. Period: Japan - 1800s (Late Edo Period/Early Meiji Period). Dimensions: Total Width: 276.4 cm (2 x 47.4 cm, 4 x 45.4 cm); Height: 106.5 cm. Presented in very good condition with restorations on the front and the back, with some minor signs of age. For a clear reference, please also refer to the images. The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single artwork. A certificate of authenticity is included with shipment.